UCA Program Completion Plans - Entering 2006

From this page are linked official, approved Program Completion Plans (PCPs) for undergraduate degrees at the University of Central Arkansas. A PCP is a plan designed by academic departments to assist students in mapping a program of study to meet all degree requirements for graduation from UCA. PCPs include, but are not limited to, programs participating in the guaranteed Eight-Semester Program Completion Plan initiative (see below).

Students: You should meet with an academic advisor every semester to consider available course offerings in relation to graduation requirements, to confirm academic progress toward graduation, and to update your plan of study. Remember that changes of major or minor, repeating courses, or any other disruption in your plan of study may delay timely completion of your degree.

Academic Departments: Please use the following link for PCP templates and instructions on how to submit or update a PCP: link.

The 8-Semester Guarantee

UCA now offers entering first-time students assistance in completing many of the university's undergraduate degrees in eight semesters. Eight-semester PCPs are included in the list below. The following paragraphs answer some of the questions asked most frequently by students about the eight-semester guarantee. (Use this link to view a list of programs for which eight-semester plans are not available: non-eight programs.)

How do I enroll in an 8-semester program completion plan?

During your summer registration appointment, your advisor will ask if you want to participate in one of these degree plans. Your participation means that UCA will ensure class availability, as outlined in the plan, to keep you on track for graduation as long as you continue to meet the conditions for participation.

What are the conditions for participation?

To participate in UCA's 8-semester guarantee program, you must

• Enter the University of Central Arkansas as a first-year student in the fall semester and choose a major that offers an Eight-Semester Program Completion Plan
• Complete the Guaranteed Eight-Semester Degree Completion Program contract with your advisor prior to the first day of class (Use this link to view a sample of the contract [PDF format].)
• Follow the schedule of classes on your Eight-Semester PCP throughout your eight semesters
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in all courses and programs
• Satisfy all prerequisites for the courses listed in your Eight-Semester PCP prior to enrollment in courses for which they are required (This may include prerequisites for the BA degree requirement in a foreign language.)
• Have your course schedule approved by your official advisor each semester and enroll during your designated registration period
• Accept any available section of a required course that can be accommodated in your class schedule
• Remain in your declared major and successfully complete all courses and other degree requirements as scheduled, including a minor if required

For additional information about participating in this program, contact the Academic Advising Center at (501) 450-5149.

Degree Programs and Program Completion Plans

The following list is sorted by program title and by degree (BA, BBA, BS, etc.), followed by links to each program's completion plan(s). In the links column, the following abbreviations are used: PCP8S = 8-Semester Guaranteed PCP; PCP3YR = 3-Year PCP (not guaranteed); OTHER = other PCP type (4 years, 5 years, etc.) (not guaranteed).

Students who are undecided about a major may initially follow the "Quest" suggested plan of study: QUEST.

Program completion plans are in PDF format. You will need a recent version of the Adobe Reader to view or print a PCP. The reader may be freely downloaded for personal use from the Adobe web site.

PROGRAM TITLE	DEGREE	LINKS
Accounting	BBA	OTHER
Addiction Studies - Prevention Track	BS	PCP8S
Addiction Studies - Treatment Track	BS	PCP8S
African/African American Studies	BA	PCP8S
Art - Art Education	BA	OTHER
Art - Art History	BA	PCP8S
Art - Fine Art	BA	PCP8S
Art - Studio Art	BFA	OTHER
Athletic Training	BS	OTHER
Biology	BS	PCP8S
Business Administration (General)	BBA	OTHER
Business Technology Education	BSE	OTHER
Chemistry - ACS Certified	BS	PCP8S
Chemistry - Non-ACS Certified	BS	PCP8S
Computer Science	BS	PCP8S
Dietetics / Nutrition	BS	PCP8S
Digital Filmmaking	BA	PCP8S
Digital Filmmaking	BS	PCP8S
Early Childhood Education (P-4)	BSE	OTHER
Economics	BS	PCP8S
Economics - International Trade	BA	PCP8S
Economics - International Trade	BBA	OTHER
English	BA	PCP8S
English	BSE	OTHER
English with Teaching Licensure	BA	OTHER
Environmental Science - Biology Track	BS	PCP8S
Environmental Science - Planning & Admin Track	BS	PCP8S
Environmental Science -Chemistry Track	BS	PCP8S
Family and Consumer Science - General	BS	PCP8S
Family and Consumer Sciences	BSE	OTHER
Finance	BBA	OTHER
French	BA	PCP8S
French with Teaching Licensure and ESL Endorsement	BA	OTHER
General Science - Option A	BS	PCP8S
General Science - Option B	BS	PCP8S
Geography	BA	PCP8S
Geography	BS	PCP8S
Health Education	BS	PCP8S
Health Sciences - Gerontology	BS	PCP8S
Health Sciences - Health Administration	BS	PCP8S
Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Emphasis	BS	OTHER
Health Sciences - Physical Therapy Emphasis	BS	PCP8S
Health Sciences (OT emphasis) - MS in Occupational Therapy	BS	OTHER
History	BA	PCP8S
History	BS	PCP8S
Insurance	BBA	OTHER
Insurance - Financial Planning	BBA	OTHER
Interior Design	BS	PCP8S
Kinesiology - Elementary (under revision)	BS	N/A
Kinesiology - Secondary (under revision)	BS	N/A
Kinesiology and Physical Education, P-8 & 7-12	BSE	OTHER
Management	BBA	OTHER
Management Information Systems - Web Dev/E-Commerce	BBA	OTHER
Management Information Systems - GIS/Spatial Systems	BBA	OTHER
Management Information Systems - Program Analyst	BBA	OTHER
Management Information Systems - Telecommunications	BBA	OTHER
Marketing	BBA	OTHER
Marketing Technology Education	BSE	OTHER
Mass Communication - Broadcast Journalism	BA	PCP8S
Mass Communication - Broadcast Journalism	BS	PCP8S
Mass Communication - Online Journalism	BA	PCP8S
Mass Communication - Online Journalism	BS	PCP8S
Mass Communication - Print Journalism	BA	PCP8S
Mass Communication - Print Journalism	BS	PCP8S
Mathematics	BA	PCP8S
Mathematics	BSE	OTHER
Mathematics - Applied	BS	PCP8S
Mathematics - Pure	BS	PCP8S
Medical Technology	BS	OTHER
Middle Level Education - Language Arts / Social Studies	BSE	OTHER
Middle Level Education - Mathematics / Science	BSE	OTHER
Music (8-semester guaranteed PCP available fall 2007)	BA	OTHER
Music - Education Emphasis P-8, 7-12 - Instrumental Track	BM	OTHER
Music - Education Emphasis P-8, 7-12 - Piano Track	BM	OTHER
Music - Education Emphasis, P-8, 7-12 - Vocal Track	BM	OTHER
Music - Performance Emphasis - Instrumental (8-semester guaranteed PCP available fall 2007)	BM	OTHER
Music - Performance Emphasis - Piano (8-semester guaranteed PCP available fall 2007)	BM	OTHER
Music - Performance Emphasis - Vocal (8-semester guaranteed PCP available fall 2007)	BM	OTHER
Nuclear Medicine Technology	BS	OTHER
Nursing	BSN	OTHER
Philosophy	BA	PCP8S
Philosophy	BS	PCP8S
Physics	BS	PCP8S
Physics - Applied Physics Track	BS	PCP8S
Physics - Biological Physics Track	BS	PCP8S
Physics - Chemical Physics Track	BS	PCP8S
Physics - Math Physics Track	BS	PCP8S
Physics - Physical Science Track	BS	PCP8S
Political Science	BA	PCP8S
Political Science	BS	PCP8S
Professional Studies - Health and Safety	BPS	OTHER
Professional Studies - Leadership and Technology	BPS	OTHER
Psychology	BA	PCP8S
Psychology	BS	PCP8S
Public Administration	BS	PCP8S
Public Relations	BA	PCP8S
Public Relations	BS	PCP8S
Radiography	BS	OTHER
Religious Studies	BA	PCP8S
Secondary Science Education - Life Science-Earth Science	BSE	OTHER
Secondary Science Education - Physical Science-Earth Science	BSE	OTHER
Social Studies-History	BSE	OTHER
Sociology	BA	PCP8S
Sociology	BS	PCP8S
Sociology - 3-year plan	BA	PCP3YR
Sociology - 3-year plan	BS	PCP3YR
Spanish with Teaching Licensure and ESL Endorsement	BA	OTHER
Spanish (1310)	BA	PCP8S
Spanish (1330)	BA	PCP8S
Speech Communication	BA	PCP8S
Speech Communication	BS	PCP8S
Speech-Language Pathology 3 year track	BS	PCP3YR
Speech-Language Pathology 4 year track	BS	OTHER
Theatre	BA	PCP8S
Theatre	BS	PCP8S
Writing	BA	PCP8S